My Father: An Example of Healthy Living at 87

As a child, I remember my father, a decorated WW2 veteran, doing floor exercises every morning. He did one armed push ups, which I thought was amazing. I used to brag at elementary school about him. I don't know anyone today who can do that, regardless of age.

At 87 he doesn't do one-armed push ups anymore, but he exercises 3 or more times a week at a gym, riding the exercise bike, stretching and doing some weight training.

He also eats lots of fish, nuts, high fiber cereal and salads, and has no taste for fried food. He reads constantly, writes, travels and is active spiritually and socially. He has had some health issues but fought them with vigor and recovered well.

I can only hope to live my life as well as he has his!